Broncos

Tevita Pangai jnr is racing the clock for round one with a hamstring injury, which could mean Matt Gillett begins the season at lock with David Fifita to start and one of Shaun Fensom of Sam Tagataese joining the bench. Payne Haas is suspended until round five.

Darius Boyd

Corey Oates

James Roberts

Jack Bird

Jamayne Isaako

Anthony Milford

Kodi Nikorima

Matthew Lodge

Andrew McCullough

Joe Ofahengaue

Alex Glenn

Jaydn Su'A

Matt Gillett

Interchange:

Kotoni Staggs

David Fifita

Thomas Flegler

Tevita Pangai jnr

Raiders

Ex-Warrior Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has the inside running on the No.1 jersey after Jack Wighton's move to the halves. There is a logjam in the forwards with both English recruits set for spots in the 17 but a host of up-and-comers keeping the pressure on. Ryan Sutton and Royce Hunt are among those vying to replace Shannon Boyd and Junior Paulo in the front row. Bailey Simonsson and Brad Abbey are in the frame with Michael Oldfield to take Jordan Rapana's wing spot until he returns from injury.

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Nick Cotric

Jarrod Croker

Joseph Leilua

Michael Oldfield

Jack Wighton

Aidan Sezer

Josh Papalii

Josh Hodgson

Royce Hunt

Joseph Tapine

Elliott Whitehead

Sia Soliola

Interchange:

Siliva Havilii

Ryan Sutton

Luke Bateman

John Bateman

Bulldogs

Recruit Nick Meaney presents an exciting option at fullback but it is still possible Will Hopoate retains the position to start the season with plenty of quality options at centre. Popular point-scoring back-rower Rhyse Martin is a chance of a surprising demotion for round one after being asked to play the reserve grade trial on March 2 while the top squad had the weekend off.

Nick Meaney

Reimis Smith

Will Hopoate

Kerrod Holland

Marcelo Montoya

Lachlan Lewis

Kieran Foran

Aiden Tolman

Michael Lichaa

Dylan Napa

Josh Jackson

Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Adam Elliott

Interchange:

Jeremy Marshall-King

Corey Harawira-Naera

Sauaso Sue

Danny Fualalo

Sharks

Boom centre Bronson Xerri could yet displace one of the wingers but is likely to have to bide his time for a debut. With two back row spots to be decided, Kurt Capewell looks to have one sewn up while Briton Nikora is making a late charge at the other ahead of Scott Sorensen after starting in the final trial match. Blayke Brailey and Ava Seumanufagai will miss the early rounds through injury.

Matt Moylan

Sione Katoa

Josh Dugan

Josh Morris

Sosaia Feki

Shaun Johnson

Chad Townsend

Andrew Fifita

Jayden Brailey

Matt Prior

Briton Nikora

Kurt Capewell

Paul Gallen

Interchange:

James Segeyaro

Jayson Bukuya

Aaron Woods

Scott Sorensen

Titans

The recruitment of Shannon Boyd into a stacked middle-forward rotation could push Ryan James to an edge. Tyrone Roberts has emerged as the best foil for halfback Ash Taylor. Veteran Michael Gordon is set to keep breakout star AJ Brimson out of the No.1 jersey at least in the short term, with Brimson to replace Mitch Rein as bench utility. Maligned ex-Panther Bryce Cartwright appears to have done enough in the trials to warrant another NRL chance from coach Garth Brennan. Keegan Hipgrave is racing the clock to be fit, with Max King on standby. Brenko Lee is a genuine chance of tipping fan favourite Anthony Don out of a wing spot.

Michael Gordon

Anthony Don

Tyrone Peachey

Brian Kelly

Phillip Sami

Tyrone Roberts

Ash Taylor

Jarrod Wallace

Nathan Peats

Shannon Boyd

Kevin Proctor

Ryan James

Jai Arrow

Interchange:

AJ Brimson

Moeaki Fotuaika

Keegan Hipgrave/Max King

Bryce Cartwright

Sea Eagles

A hamstring strain to Tom Trbojevic and the standing down of Dylan Walker leave backline stocks thin on the ground, with Brendan Elliott the likely fullback and Tevita Funa pressing for a wing spot. If Trent Hodkinson beats Kane Elgey in the race to partner Daly Cherry-Evans in the halves Manase Fainu would be the likely new bench utility. Taniela Paseka and Kelepi Tanginoa are struggling with knee injuries.

Brendan Elliott

Jorge Taufua

Moses Suli

Brad Parker

Reuben Garrick

Kane Elgey

Daly Cherry-Evans

Addin Fonua-Blake

Apisai Koroisau

Martin Taupau

Joel Thompson

Curtis Sironen

Jake Trbojevic

Interchange:

Trent Hodkinson

Lloyd Perrett

Jack Gosiewski

Frank Winterstein

Storm

A devastating pec injury to Scott Drinkwater leaves Jahrome Hughes as the fullback. Joe Stimson was named outside the 17 in the final trial and may be under pressure to keep his starting spot. Tom Eisenhuth is a chance of displacing Tui Kamikamica – who picked up a minor knee injury in that game – on the bench.

Jahrome Hughes

Suliasi Vunivalu

Will Chambers

Curtis Scott

Josh Addo-Carr

Cameron Munster

Brodie Croft

Jesse Bromwich

Cameron Smith

Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Felise Kaufusi

Kenny Bromwich

Dale Finucane

Interchange:

Brandon Smith

Christian Welch

Patrick Kaufusi

Tui Kamikamica

Knights

Injuries to Hymel Hunt (hamstring) and Tautau Moga (knee) could yet see Sione Mata'utia return to the three-quarter line, which would mean a temporary reprieve for one of Mitch Barnett or Herman Ese'ese. Nathan Ross (finger) will miss the early rounds while Shaun Kenny-Dowall (ankle) is likely to be fit.

Connor Watson

Edrick Lee

Jesse Ramien

Hymel Hunt

Shaun Kenny-Dowall

Kalyn Ponga

Mitchell Pearce

David Klemmer

Danny Levi

James Gavet

Lachlan Fitzgibbon

Sione Mata'utia

Tim Glasby

Interchange:

Kurt Mann

Aidan Guerra

Herman Ese'ese/Mitch Barnett

Daniel Saifiti

Cowboys

Ex-Bronco Jordan Kahu appears to have locked down the starting fullback role. The race to partner Michael Morgan between Te Maire Martin and Jake Clifford remains close after Clifford's strong trial form. Jason Taumalolo could spend time at second row this season following the signing of Josh McGuire, particularly once Scott Bolton returns from a five-game suspension. Francis Molo or Corey Jensen will be the short term beneficiary of the vacated bench spot.

Jordan Kahu

Kyle Feldt

Justin O'Neill

Ben Hampton

Nene Macdonald

Te Maire Martin

Michael Morgan

Josh McGuire

Jake Granville

Jordan McLean

Coen Hess

Gavin Cooper

Jason Taumalolo

Interchange:

John Asiata

Matt Scott

Mitchell Dunn/Corey Jensen

Francis Molo

Eels

The Eels' new spine has taken shape through the trials with Dylan Brown to partner Mitch Moses in the halves and Reed Mahoney the number one hooker at the club after Kaysa Pritchard was granted time away from the game. A knee injury to Manu Ma'u is a huge blow and will put him out until about round six, but is alleviated slightly by the strong trial form of Shaun Lane and Marata Niukore. Jaeman Salmon (disciplinary) is available from round two and will push for a centre or utility spot.

Clint Gutherson

George Jennings

Michael Jennings

Brad Takairangi

Blake Ferguson

Dylan Brown

Mitch Moses

Daniel Alvaro

Reed Mahoney

Junior Paulo

Shaun Lane

Marata Niukore

Nathan Brown

Interchange:

Will Smith

Tim Mannah

Peni Terepo

Tepai Moeroa

Panthers

Viliame Kikau (knee) is a huge loss but will return in the early rounds with Jack Hetherington favoured to start on the left edge in the meantime. Sione Katoa looks to have survived a challenge from Wayde Egan for the starting hooker role. Tyrone May was set for a bench utility role but is now in major doubt for the start of the season after being charged by police.

Dylan Edwards

Josh Mansour

Waqa Blake

Dean Whare

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

James Maloney

Nathan Cleary

James Tamou

Sione Katoa

Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Jack Hetherington

Isaah Yeo

James Fisher-Harris

Interchange:

Wayde Egan

Tim Grant

Kaide Ellis

Hame Sele

Rabbitohs

Fullback Corey Allan is stuck behind Alex Johnston and Greg Inglis but is champing at the bit for an opportunity following a Charity Shield hat-trick from the wing. George Burgess is unavailable through suspension meaning one of Mark Nicholls, Tevita Tatola, Dean Britt, Kurt Dillon or Liam Knight will need to start up front. Sam Burgess is an edge forward now and ex-Cowboy Ethan Lowe is straight into the side on the interchange. Tom Amone was excellent in the trials but cannot play NRL until June 30 because he is outside the top 30.

Alex Johnston

Campbell Graham

Dane Gagai

Greg Inglis

Braidon Burns

Cody Walker

Adam Reynolds

Thomas Burgess

Damien Cook

Tevita Tatola

John Sutton

Sam Burgess

Cameron Murray

Interchange:

Matt McIlwrick

Ethan Lowe

Mark Nicholls

Dean Britt

Dragons

Coach Paul McGregor has outlined a plan to inject Matt Dufty from the bench at fullback despite Gareth Widdop shifting to the back. Jack De Belin is stood down leaving Tyson Frizell to fill in at lock – at least until Korbin Sims returns from suspension – with Jacob Host edging Luciano Leilua for the starting role in the Charity Shield. Centre Zac Lomax will likely start on the wing but with flanker Mikaele Ravalawa trialling well Euan Aitken could find himself under pressure to retain a spot.

Gareth Widdop

Jordan Pereira

Euan Aitken

Tim Lafai

Zac Lomax

Corey Norman

Ben Hunt

James Graham

Cameron McInnes

Paul Vaughan

Jacob Host

Tariq Sims

Tyson Frizell

Interchange:

Matt Dufty

Blake Lawrie

Luciano Leilua

Josh Kerr

Roosters

There is very little debate around the Roosters' likely line-up, with recruits Brett Morris and Angus Crichton slotting straight into the spots vacated by Blake Ferguson and Ryan Matterson. Nat Butcher could stake a claim for Lindsay Collins' bench spot. The likes of Brock Lamb, Lachlan Lam or Craig Garvey could get the odd chance as a bench utility but will be otherwise waiting for injuries.

James Tedesco

Daniel Tupou

Latrell Mitchell

Joseph Manu

Brett Morris

Luke Keary

Cooper Cronk

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Jake Friend

Sio Siua Taukeiaho

Boyd Cordner

Angus Crichton

Victor Radley

Interchange:

Mitch Aubusson

Isaac Liu

Lindsay Collins

Zane Tetevano

Warriors

Adam Keighran appears to have his nose in front of Chanel Harris-Tavita in the race to replace Shaun Johnson in the halves. Leeson Ah Mau will likely go from Dragons bench weapon to Warriors starting prop. Issac Luke (shoulder) and Adam Blair (hamstring) are each on track for round one.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c)

David Fusitu'a

Peta Hiku

Solomone Kata

Ken Maumalo

Adam Keighran

Blake Green

Agnatius Paasi

Issac Luke

Leeson Ah Mau

Isaiah Papali'i

Tohu Harris

Adam Blair

Interchange:

Jazz Tevaga

Sam Lisone

Bunty Afoa

Leivaha Pulu

Wests Tigers

In a backline logjam it appears recent recruit Robert Jennings has edged out Paul Momirovski in the centres and Corey Thompson will keep Mahe Fonua out of a full-strength 17 on the wing. A broken jaw to Chris Lawrence hands a starting chance to another second-rower – possibly Luke Garner – while the big question over how three fits into two in the halves looks likely to mean an early-season bench utility role for Josh Reynolds.